Hill vs. Hilly — What's the Difference?

A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. It often has a distinct summit.

Having many hills.

A well-defined natural elevation smaller than a mountain.

Similar to a hill; steep.

A small heap, pile, or mound.

(of a landscape) Abundant in hills; having many hills.

A mound of earth piled around and over a plant.

Abounding with hills; uneven in surface; as, a hilly country.

A plant thus covered.

Lofty; as, hilly empire.

An incline, especially of a road; a slope.

Having hills and crags;

Capitol Hill. Often used with the.

The US Congress. Often used with the.

To form into a hill, pile, or heap.

To cover (a plant) with a mound of soil.

An elevated landmass smaller than a mountain.

A sloping road.

(US) A heap of earth surrounding a plant.

(US) A single cluster or group of plants growing close together, and having the earth heaped up about them.

(baseball) The pitcher’s mound.

The raised portion of the surface of a vinyl record.

To form into a heap or mound.

To heap or draw earth around plants.

A natural elevation of land, or a mass of earth rising above the common level of the surrounding land; an eminence less than a mountain.

A single cluster or group of plants growing close together, and having the earth heaped up about them; as, a hill of corn or potatoes.

To surround with earth; to heap or draw earth around or upon; as, to hill corn.

A local and well-defined elevation of the land

Structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones;

United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916)

Risque English comedian (1925-1992)

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

Form into a hill